Mount Vernon

Baltimore

Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon

Discover great museums, chic boutiques and restaurants serving mouthwatering food from all parts of the world, all set inside the former homes of industrialists. 

Striking architecture and pretty parks line up alongside museums, pubs and shops in Mount Vernon. This trendy and refined section of Downtown Baltimore is a designated National Historic Landmark District. Visit Mount Vernon for exquisite art exhibits, exciting concerts, exotic culinary flavors and dynamic nightlife.

Mount Vernon Place, the district’s elegant central plaza, features a cross-shaped arrangement of elegant gardens. Gaze up at the Washington Monument, the nation’s first monument to honor George Washington. Climb its 227 steps for an uninterrupted city panorama. Architectural wonders, such as the Beaux-Arts style Washington Apartment House and Norman-Gothic Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church, frame the gardens.

Visit the Peabody Institute of the John Hopkins University, one of the nation’s pioneering and most celebrated music conservatories. Notable composers Earle Brown and Henry Cowell honed their talents here. Within the university, the George Peabody Library holds hundreds of thousands of books and features delightful Baroque, Rococo and Greco-Roman architecture. Attend a recital at one of the performance venues, including Friedberg Concert Hall.

The Walters Art Museum has exhibits of art and artifacts that cover over seven millennia. Find delights from paintings by Delacroix and Monet to armor, Egyptian statuary and Greek gemstones. At Maryland Historical Society, porcelain, furniture, paintings and textiles showcase the history of Maryland. Browse displays about the life of ragtime pianist Eubie Blake and enjoy intimate jazz concerts at the Eubie Blake Cultural Center.

Prepare for sensory delights with some of Baltimore’s most varied culinary styles at the district’s restaurants. North Charles Street is a great place to enjoy authentic dishes from Afghanistan, Italy, Nepal, Mexico and Japan. Cocktail lounges, sports bars and taprooms lure a mix of college students, office workers and the LGBT crowd.

Mount Vernon is the northernmost region of Downtown Baltimore. Get here using public buses and the light rail system. Other notable nearby city attractions and landmarks are the Baltimore Basilica, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Preston Gardens Park.


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Top hotels in Mount Vernon

Hotel Revival Baltimore

Hotel Revival Baltimore

4 out of 5
101 West Monument Street, Baltimore, MD
The price is P7,067 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P7,067
P9,124 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Lovely moonlit walk around historic Washington Square - a historic and beautiful part of Baltimore, just around the corner from the Walter’s’ Art Gallery"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Hotel Revival Baltimore
Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown by IHG

4 out of 5
24 West Franklin Street, Baltimore, MD
The price is P6,107 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P6,107
P7,484 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Can’t wait to come back to Indigo!
"Amazing staff, very friendly, made the stay feel like at home."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown by IHG
Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels

4 out of 5
2 E Read St, Baltimore, MD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P9,648 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
P9,648
P11,336 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (906 reviews)
"Rooms were super quiet. Loves the character of the place. Would love to come back for a longer stay. Tons of places to eat in the area. Walkable and quiet streets for a city. Tried to get the offsite parking app to work, don’t know why it wasn’t (no fault of hotel) but the staff graciously helped ..."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels
Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor

Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor

4 out of 5
300 Light Street, Baltimore, MD
The price is P10,353 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
P10,353
P12,165 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,722 reviews)
"Everything was great and service was excellent. No microwave inside the room. But there is an open suite on first floor with 2 microwaves."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport

3 out of 5
1734 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD
The price is P4,499 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P4,499
P5,129 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Linthicum Heights. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,827 reviews)
"Pleasant stay with everything we needed."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
815 Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum Heights, MD
The price is P6,398 per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
P6,398
P7,294 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Linthicum Heights. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Friendly staff, above and beyond"

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG
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Downtown Baltimore

Enjoy the captivating waterfront views in Downtown Baltimore. Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Charles Center Station or Lexington Market Light Rail Station to see more of Baltimore.

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Downtown West

While you're in Downtown West, take in top sights like Charm'tastic Mile and jump on the metro at Convention Center Station to see more of the city.

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Inner Harbor

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbor. Make a stop by National Aquarium in Baltimore or Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina while you're exploring the area.

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Otterbein

Otterbein might not have many top sights, but Oriole Park at Camden Yards and Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Little Italy

Get to know Little Italy by checking out its waterfront views, restaurants, and shopping. Consider a visit to nearby sights like National Aquarium in Baltimore or Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina during your time in the area.

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Harbor East

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